Medical Definition of Quincke's puncture

1. A diagnostic procedure where a sterile needle is introduced into the lower spine (L2) to collect cerebrospinal fluid for diagnostic purposes. Chemical analysis, cellular analysis and CSF pressure can all be measured with this procedure. This test can aid in the diagnosis of meningitis, subarachnoid haemorrhage and multiple sclerosis. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Quincke's Puncture

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Quincke
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Quincke's oedema
Quincke's pulse
Quincke's puncture
Quincke's sign
quincuncial
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Quine

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